Thought-Provoking Reasons Why Some People Don’t Wear Deodorant

Odorono brand was advertised in newspapers in England, The Philippines, Chile, Peru, Cuba, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, and South Africa. In 1929 Edna sold her invention to Northam Warren, the creators of the Cutex Cuticle Remover.

Though people use the terms deodorant and antiperspirant interchangeably, there is a difference. Deodorants are designed to cover up odor which causes bacteria and makes your sweat to smell.

Antiperspirants, which usually are aluminum compounds, are designed to reduce sweating and activates sweat protection to keep you feeling dry, but they can prevent sweat glands from releasing sweat. Today, most products and two-in-one containing both.

• For years there have been many rumors circulating about harmful side effects to using deodorant:
• Breast Cancer
• Kidney Disease
• Alzheimer Disease and Dementia
• Hormone Disruption
• Allergic Reactions
• Changes the Armpit Microbiome

However, according to the American Cancer Society, no claims linking breast cancer to using deodorant have any scientific grounds.

As well, the National Kidney Foundation cautions only people with extremely weak kidney functions about the health risks of using antiperspirants.

Other studies have shown no impact on the risk of Alzheimer’s, but that its use can cause hormone disruption and allergic reactions. The latter should only last a couple of hours.

Regarding changes to the armpit microbiome, a 2019 study led to the conclusion, “Deodorants and antiperspirants have a big impact on the underarm microbiome, and everybody using these products are messing up the microbiome on a daily basis.

Then there are eccrine glands, which are found in the soles of the feet, palms, forehead, cheeks, and armpits. Eccrine glands secrete an odorless, clear fluid that helps the body to control its temperature by promoting heat loss through evaporation.

Some people find a deodorant that works well for them, killing the right bacteria and adding the right perfume, but this is temporary.”

This prompts some deodorant users to wonder if it’s okay to work out with the product. It’s purely a personal decision, but unless you have extreme poor body odor that might lend you to be considered socially unacceptable to be around, the majority opinion is that antiperspirants can come in handy during social engagements, but when you’re working out or playing sports it is better to let your sweat glands naturally run their course and allow your sweat to cool your body during exercise.

So now that you have more evidence than you did before reading this article – what’s it going to be for you? Deodorant or not deodorant?